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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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